Postcode OL3 5NW is located in a major urban area, within the Saddleworth North ward of Oldham in the North West region, and forms part of the New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year. The nearest station is Greenfield, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is King George V Playing Fields.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £54,304 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from OL3 5NW.
New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands near OL3 5NW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Greenfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Saddleworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £565,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £308,000 | £303 |
| Terraced | 43 | £225,000 | £280 |
| Flats | 5 | £215,000 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £194,000 | £280,600 | £177,250 |
| 2017 | £355,000 | £170,000 | £212,500 | £187,500 |
| 2018 | £354,475 | £189,000 | £244,750 | £189,950 |
| 2019 | £369,000 | £165,000 | £218,000 | £181,000 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £166,000 | £250,000 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £405,000 | £182,500 | £267,000 | £221,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £199,975 | £300,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £169,950 | £318,000 | £248,000 |
| 2024 | £427,500 | £175,000 | £330,000 | £266,250 |
| 2025 | £560,000 | £215,000 | £290,000 | £237,500 |
| 2026 | £475,000 | £140,000 | £289,000 | £238,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | £182 | £228 | £219 |
| 2017 | £243 | £232 | £228 | £190 |
| 2018 | £239 | £195 | £246 | £204 |
| 2019 | £265 | £218 | £232 | £202 |
| 2020 | £263 | £280 | £256 | £216 |
| 2021 | £279 | £235 | £261 | £245 |
| 2022 | £315 | £225 | £296 | £252 |
| 2023 | £351 | £256 | £313 | £279 |
| 2024 | £328 | £263 | £307 | £288 |
| 2025 | £357 | £270 | £301 | £271 |
| 2026 | £323 | £325 | £295 | £257 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL3 5NW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | Sunny Mount, Nicker Brow, Oldham, OL3 5NN | Detached | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 20, Sugar Lane, Oldham, OL3 5NJ | Detached | Freehold | £635,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Apartment 15, The Wharf, Wool Road, Oldham, OL3 5QR | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Apartment 47, The Wharf, Wool Road, Oldham, OL3 5QR | Flats | Leasehold | £141,250 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 15, The Square, Oldham, OL3 5AA | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the OL3 5NW postcode area, located within New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Oldham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for OL3 5NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
loan Williams
Saddleworth North - Elected 7 May 2026
Debbie Abrahams
Oldham East and Saddleworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around OL3 5NW records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around OL3 5NW in New Delph, Dobcross & Austerlands is £318,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to OL3 5NW, including Holy Trinity CofE Dobcross Primary School (Good), St Chad's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Saddleworth School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
OL3 5NW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth covering OL3 5NW is Debbie Abrahams (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: loan Williams (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.